How to Harness the Power of Open APIs
In the very early days of APIs, when John Musser founded ProgrammableWeb, the default for every new API was open–wide open. As the industry has matured, companies have become more careful to enter t...
Beatcoin Is A Music Jukebox Hack Powered By Bitcoin Micropayments
Why did music jukeboxes disappear? They were probably the first truly social experience around music, but then everybody stopped using them. Meet Beatcoin, a nifty hack that was presented onstage at t...
Why big media is buying YouTube stars — and who could be next
It’s been clear for a while now that big media brands are taking web video seriously, but how to get organic traction within the space has proven to be a bit of a pickle. The clearest example of thi...